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2023 MLB playoffs: What we learned in ALDS Game 1s, as rookies come to play, homers still pay
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers sweep Orioles to advance into ALCS
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Orioles in danger of being swept out of the postseason after losing ALDS Game 2 to the Rangers - Newsday
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WAMC Sports Report 10/11/23: Seager homers in Texas, sends Rangers to A.L.C.S. with sweep of Orioles
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Phillies pound Braves in Game 3, take 2-1 lead in NLDS
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MLB playoffs 2023: Phillies host Diamondbacks in NLCS Game 7 for World Series berth vs Rangers, Sports
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Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCS – NewsNation
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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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2023 MLB All-Star Game - Meet the first-timers - ESPN
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MLB playoffs 2023: Schedule and brackets for World Series - ESPN
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